[ES_JOBS_NET] Leaf Photosynthesis Postdoctoral Fellow (Climate & Ecosystems), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Leaf Photosynthesis Postdoctoral Fellow (Climate & Ecosystems)-82708


    Organization

:CE-Climate & Ecosystems


    Description

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national and global challenges!  Berkeley Lab is a renowned center of 
scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and 
applied science.

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Position Summary:

Berkeley Lab’s _Climate & Ecosystems Division_ 
<http://eesa.lbl.gov/our-divisions/climate-ecosystem-sciences/>has an 
opening for a Leaf Photosynthesis Postdoctoral Fellow to focus on 
developing a theoretical understanding of acclimation of leaf 
photosynthesis and respiration, and explore implications for global 
photosynthesis and the carbon cycle, based at Berkeley Lab. We are 
particularly interested in integrating theory of leaf resource 
allocation with observations to develop parsimonious process-level 
descriptions of the acclimation of photosynthesis and respiration, using 
a variety of observations, and integrating discoveries into 
state-of-the-art land surface models.

Specific Responsibilities:

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    Focus on several groups of processes relevant to photosynthesis and
    autotrophic respiration, including: nutrient and carbon
    interactions, scaling from leaves to landscapes, ecosystem
    demographics and land cover change.

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    Analyze and quantify uncertainty in feedbacks between the atmosphere
    and terrestrial biosphere will be important components of the research.

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    Creation and analysis of a global database of plant traits

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    Statistical analysis of key traits

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    Development of first-principles theory underlying the governing
    controls of specific traits

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    Formulation and testing of hypotheses

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    Model development and implementation

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    Presentation of results at scientific meetings

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    Publishing of results in scientific journals

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Required Qualifications:

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    PhD in plant physiology, ecology, or a related field

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    Proficient coding skills in at least one of: R, Matlab, Python, Fortran

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    Knowledge of ecophysiology and plant biochemistry

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    Experience working with data relevant to plant states, traits and rates

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    Ability to understand and use state-of-the-art land-surface
    biogeochemical models

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    Both numerical and communication skills

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    Evidence of ability to publish results in relevant journals

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    Ability to work in an integrated team environment

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The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.

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Notes:

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    This is a 1 year term appointment with the possibility of renewal
    for up to 5 years based upon satisfactory job performance,
    continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.

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    Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.

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    This position requires completion of a background check.

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early career researchers in pursuit of becoming next generation 
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